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Master of Social Work

ProviderAdelaide University
Course code: SIA-215145UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Build a rewarding career where compassion meets action as a social worker. Address issues stemming from mental health, poverty and social injustice. Enhance wellbeing through advocacy, social change, relationship building and empowerment. Our Master of Social Work is suitable for people who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant or related field and are wanting to upskill for a career in social work. You’ll study advanced courses in social work policy, social work practice skills, ethical decision making, human rights-based practice and more. Our comprehensive range of courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories and approaches – giving you the skills needed for social and human services work across diverse populations. Throughout your studies, you'll have numerous opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings. Simulations of professional interactions in purpose-built, state-of-the-art studios and up to 1000 hours of industry placements will allow you to refine your professional social work skills.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission.

In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or higher from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies in the social and behavioural sciences (including, but not limited to, human services, community services, social science, psychology, Aboriginal studies, public or community health).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7, no band below 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayFoundation background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsCivil
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MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Civil · Offshore
Percentage90.0%90% · top band · approx. top 5-10%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

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